It’s that time of year when we are feeling very festive. P4 enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree, with Christmas music playing everyone was getting into the spirit of things. Lots of teamwork was involved and a lot of discussion as to which colour of tinsel to use and the order to do things. Decisions, decisions,…
Primary children had a fantastic time celebrating the end of their topic with a WOW day. Parents and carers were invited to join the fun as the children took part in an African drumming session. Not only did everyone learn new skills they also had great fun too! A huge “Thank you!” to all of…
The children in Primary had an exciting afternoon, where they performed their Christmas show to a packed audience. They all looked the part and the singing was amazing. In the show, there were children from China, Australia, Malawi and Poland. The children shared how Christmas is celebrated around the world through words and songs. Everyone…
Please can all donations for feeding families come into school by tomorrow as some staff and students are going to drop the food at the packing centre. Please if you’d like to donate, send anything off the list below (not veg and meat) and it will make such a difference.
Today year 11 students visited New College Durham to hear a presentation from Project Choice about supported internships within the NHS. Some Year 11 students went on to Newcastle College for a tour of the campus and sixth form centre. Here students had a chance to speak with the teachers and support as well as…
My favourite film is Sully because it can teach you that if you do become a pilot or any job you do, you can be right. If somebody says you have done wrong and you have done right and it puts you down, don’t let it, you have done your best and that is all…
Today year 8 have been learning about Blogging. They were asked to produce a review for the school blog. Here is Finley’s review of his favourite game: BMG drive is a crash test game where you could do driving tests, crash and free play. You can modify cars so it has Supercharger, turbo and all…
During P3’s art lesson today we looked at famous paintings by a variety of artists. We discussed how we thought the people felt in each painting, for some of the pictures we got a mixed response. Kinder im Fenster, by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, 1853 “Happy” “Exploring” “Mean” “Little bit worried” …
Good Evening Everyone Letters will be coming home next week about all the events that are taking place over Christmas. They are also on the school Facebook page. 6th December- Primary Wow Day 1.30-2.30 Primary parents and carers invited. 10th December- Coffee morning at 10.00 11th December Polar Express night 11th December at 1.15 Primary…
Today P3 enjoyed their communication lesson. They have been working on listening, communication, turn taking and our fine motor skills. Mr Potato head During the Mr Potato head game pupils were encouraged to request different body parts. The pupils used PECS to encourage communication, understanding and sentence structure. Some of the body parts were…